Question 1

A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a cost of approximately $1500 each.This item would typically be included in which budget?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operating 
B)  Strategic 
C)  Unit of service 
D)  Capital 
A)  Operating 
B)  Strategic 
C)  Unit of service 
D)  Capital

Question 2

The chief nursing office of a Magnet™ hospital has conducted a study of ways to improve health care services.Health care services that add value for patients

Accepted Answer

A)  accomplish health care goals. 
B)  minimize costs. 
C)  decrease the number of services used. 
D)  involve the use of high-technology treatments. 
A)  accomplish health care goals. 
B)  minimize costs. 
C)  decrease the number of services used. 
D)  involve the use of high-technology treatments.

Question 3

The increased use of medical services in Canada is stimulated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumers' attitudes 
B)  Population demographics 
C)  Managed care 
D)  Pharmaceutical usage 
E)  Attitudes of health care staff 
A)  Consumers' attitudes 
B)  Population demographics 
C)  Managed care 
D)  Pharmaceutical usage 
E)  Attitudes of health care staff

Question 4

The chief nursing office continues to seek ways to improve health care services to patients and to save the hospital money.However,with most physicians paid on a fee-for-service contract,the chief nursing office faces a challenge.Fee-for-service can provide incentive for

Accepted Answer

A)  offering fewer services to fewer patients. 
B)  using fewer services per patient. 
C)  increasing utilization of diagnostic procedures. 
D)  requiring second opinions. 
A)  offering fewer services to fewer patients. 
B)  using fewer services per patient. 
C)  increasing utilization of diagnostic procedures. 
D)  requiring second opinions.

Question 5

What would best support a request to purchase new infusion pumps for the unit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of patient care hours anticipated for the year 
B)  Cost comparisons; how much and how often infusion pumps are used; condition of existing pumps 
C)  Outline of cost for each pump 
D)  Estimation of total cost; no further details 
A)  Number of patient care hours anticipated for the year 
B)  Cost comparisons; how much and how often infusion pumps are used; condition of existing pumps 
C)  Outline of cost for each pump 
D)  Estimation of total cost; no further details

Question 6

In preparing her budget,a nurse manager determines that she needs to budget for six FTE registered nurse (RN)positions in the upcoming year.On the basis of a 40-hour week,this means that the nurse manager has determined that the budget will provide for _____ hours.

Accepted Answer

A)  12,480 productive 
B)  10,820 productive 
C)  12,480 paid 
D)  10,800 patient care 
A)  12,480 productive 
B)  10,820 productive 
C)  12,480 paid 
D)  10,800 patient care

A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a cost of approximately $1500 each.This item would typically be included in which budget?

The chief nursing office of a Magnet™ hospital has conducted a study of ways to improve health care services.Health care services that add value for patients

The increased use of medical services in Canada is stimulated by which of the following?

The chief nursing office continues to seek ways to improve health care services to patients and to save the hospital money.However,with most physicians paid on a fee-for-service contract,the chief nursing office faces a challenge.Fee-for-service can provide incentive for

What would best support a request to purchase new infusion pumps for the unit?

In preparing her budget,a nurse manager determines that she needs to budget for six FTE registered nurse (RN)positions in the upcoming year.On the basis of a 40-hour week,this means that the nurse manager has determined that the budget will provide for _____ hours.

Leading, Managing, and Following

Patient Focus

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Health Care Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power,Politics,and Influence

Caring,Communicating and Managing With Technology

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Nursing Advocacy

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Understanding and Resolving Conflict

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Practising and Leading in Interdisciplinary Settings

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Managing Your Career

Thriving for the Future

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Exam 13: Managing Costs and Budgets

A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a cost of approximately $1500 each.This item would typically be included in which budget?

The chief nursing office of a Magnet™ hospital has conducted a study of ways to improve health care services.Health care services that add value for patients

The increased use of medical services in Canada is stimulated by which of the following?

The chief nursing office continues to seek ways to improve health care services to patients and to save the hospital money.However,with most physicians paid on a fee-for-service contract,the chief nursing office faces a challenge.Fee-for-service can provide incentive for

What would best support a request to purchase new infusion pumps for the unit?

In preparing her budget,a nurse manager determines that she needs to budget for six FTE registered nurse (RN)positions in the upcoming year.On the basis of a 40-hour week,this means that the nurse manager has determined that the budget will provide for _____ hours.

Leading, Managing, and Following

Patient Focus

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Health Care Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power,Politics,and Influence

Caring,Communicating and Managing With Technology

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Nursing Advocacy

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Understanding and Resolving Conflict

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Practising and Leading in Interdisciplinary Settings

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Managing Your Career

Thriving for the Future

Filters